Alcoholic hepatitis-the case for intensive management

Postgrad Med J. 2000 Aug;76(898):504-7. doi: 10.1136/pmj.76.898.504.

Abstract

Alcoholic hepatitis is a common condition with a high mortality. Although treatment options for established alcoholic hepatitis are limited, many of the complications of this condition are preventable. This case report and discussion illustrate the important role of early diagnosis and intervention in this patient group. Important management points are stressed to aid physicians who may encounter this condition rarely.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Albumins / therapeutic use
  • Diuretics, Osmotic / therapeutic use
  • Enteral Nutrition
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Fluid Therapy
  • Glucocorticoids / therapeutic use
  • Hepatic Encephalopathy / etiology
  • Hepatic Encephalopathy / therapy*
  • Hepatitis, Alcoholic / complications
  • Hepatitis, Alcoholic / therapy*
  • Hepatorenal Syndrome / etiology
  • Hepatorenal Syndrome / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Renal Agents / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Albumins
  • Diuretics, Osmotic
  • Glucocorticoids
  • Renal Agents